Sermons on Stoning Of Stephen:

The 12 Stones Of The High Priest

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Mar 6, 2012

The Breastplate wasn’t just an apron but in fact it was a bag containing two items inside, Urim and Thummim. . There are several theories about the meaning of the 12 stones. Though it’s obvious that the stones are connected with the 12 tribes of Israel th

Exodus 28:15-30 "Fashion a breastpiece for making decisions—the work of a skilled craftsman. Make it like the ephod: of gold, and of blue, purple and scarlet yarn, and of finely twisted linen. 16 It is to be square—a span [a] long and a span wide—and folded double. 17 Then mount ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 28:15-30

Denomination: Baptist

"It Was A Really Large Stone!"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 5, 2012

An Easter Sunrise Sermon.

Mark 16:1-8 "It Was a Very Large Stone" On a chilly Sunday morning in the fall of 1964, two white college students waited nervously on the edge of their college campus. They were waiting for an African American student from another college across town. They had all gone to a non-violence ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Why Was The Stone Rolled Away?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 5, 2012

The stone was rolled away for you. Are you curious? The stone speaks. It speaks to us of death, victory over death, and hope for the future through Christ. The stone was rolled away so we could encounter the risen Lord. He is risen! He is alive today. He

Opening illustration: Around the year 1930, a Communist leader named Nikolai Bukharin journeyed from Moscow to Kiev, Ukraine. His mission was to address a huge assembly with the aim of advancing communism. His subject for the evening was atheism. For a solid hour he aimed his heavy artillery at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Rock Group – The Stones Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 13, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 19 verses 29 through 40

Luke 19: 29-40 The Rock Group – The Stones 29 And it came to pass, when He drew near to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mountain called Olivet, that He sent two of His disciples, 30 saying, “Go into the village opposite you, where as you enter you will find a colt tied, on which no one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-40

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Stone's Been Rolled Away

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 24, 2011

An Easter sermon on how Easter impacts us personally.

Norman Vincent Peale tells the story of the time he was invited to a luncheon in the great dining room of the London newspaper, The Times. Around the table sat distinguished editors and writers, as well as prominent businessmen. He had been invited by Lord Thomson of Fleet who owned 285 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Built Upon A Living Stone Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010

God brings us into his church to be built into something that will proclaim his glory to the world, his mighty acts in the way we live together.

Picture a team of stonemasons, preparing to build a great temple; perhaps it’s the replacement for Solomon’s temple that was destroyed by the armies of Babylon. They pick up all the stones that look the right shape to fit into the wall of a building and put them in a pile, ready to use ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Watch Out For The Stone In The Road

Contributed by Monte Brown on Aug 9, 2010

As you look around and examine our churches today, you will find great teachers and preachers. You will find all kinds of workshops, seminars, Bible studies, Christian schools and colleges, all teaching and training the great precepts of God. However,

The 9th chapter of Romans is a message to the Israelites, a message of how God has blessed them and yet they have missed it all. Like a huge stone in the middle of the road that they can’t see, yet they continually run into it and can’t get around. Really, the rejection of God by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:30-33

Denomination: Baptist

Rattlin Bones And Rollin Stones

Contributed by Lyndon Marcotte on Jun 16, 2011

We need something much deeper and much more sustaining than three points and a poem to get us through the dark days when hope seems lost, something much more than greeting card clichés, something more than denominational differences and squabbles over wor

“Rattlin’ Bones and Rollin’ Stones” – Ezekiel 37:1-14 Sex scandals, decline, apathy, cancer, pain, death, hopelessness – the prophet Ezekiel could have been writing to us just as easily as the people Israel in Babylonian captivity. Perhaps our spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Praise: Raising Stones Of Remembrance Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jul 3, 2011

The preists always led the children of Israel in praise of the living Lord. In chapter 4 they lead in praise to His glory. We are called and challenged to set up memorial stones so that children, and others will ask what does this mean in your life.

Intro: It was always the priests who led in Praise to the living God of Israel. In chapter 3 the priests were the first to step foot into the turbulent waters of Jordan. What do the waters of the Jordan represent to the followers of Joshua or Jesus? It is apparent as God commands Joshua and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Facing Giants With Nothing But Stones

Contributed by Jarvis Ellis on Oct 13, 2011

This sermon deals with overcoming the many obstacles that often stand in the way of our blessings!

Facing Giants With Nothing But Stones SCRIPTURE: " And he took his staff in his hand, and chose him five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in a shepherd's bag which he had, even in a scrip; and his sling was in his hand: and he drew near to the Philistine." 1 Samuel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:40-41

Denomination: Baptist

The Warning, The Bread,the Stone.

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Feb 26, 2011

A warning to the church and a promise!

Rev. 2:12-17-“And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write, ‘These things says He who has the sharp two-edged sword: “I know your works, and where you dwell, where Satan’s throne is. And you hold fast to My name, and did not deny My faith even in the days in which Antipas was My faithful ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Stones In The Shepherd’s Scrip

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Mar 19, 2010

There are certain qualities that God looks for in those He places in His service. These qualities are illustrated for us in the account of David choosing stones from a brook with which to face the giant, Goliath.

Stones In The Shepherd’s Scrip Text: I Sam.17: 40 Intro: The account of David the shepherd boy has always been one of my favorites. As a child I never tired of hearing of the magnificent victory that God wrought with one little shepherd boy, who was surrendered totally to God. When hearing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:40

Denomination: Baptist

He Still Moves Stones

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 12, 2009

God can do for you what you thought was impossible.

HE STILL MOVES STONES Matthew 28.1-10 S: Resurrection C: Impossible situations Pr: GOD CAN DO FOR YOU WHAT YOU THINK IS IMPOSSIBLE. I. WOMEN! II. STONED! III. ANGELS! IV. JESUS! PA: How is the change to be observed? • Come to these realizations… o God can move stones for you. o God can do for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

He Still Moves Stones

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 13, 2009

In this lesson we look at three stories that bolster our faith in the God who moved the Stone, who is the God who still moves stones.

Introduction: A. Happy Easter to everyone – it is wonderful to be together on this Lord’s Day! B. As we get started, I want you to take a look at this cartoon – it really tickled me. 1. That resurrection morning, Jesus told the angel at the tomb, “I want you to fold up my burial clothes, wait for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stumbling Stone Or Building Block Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 8, 2008

What is Jesus and His gospel to you?

Stumbling Stone or Building Block Romans 9:30-33 * How many people here want to go to heaven? Over the years, I have heard many stories about preachers asking that question. * One preacher stood before his congregation and asked, “If you are ready to go to heaven, please stand?” And the entire ...read more

Denomination: Baptist